Supply Chain Planner

BG Automotive; Hyde; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Work from Swindon Office

Growth Opportunities

Supportive Team

Workplace Pension

On-site parking

Drinks & Fruit complimentary

Service gifts for 5,10,15+ years

Increased holiday for long service

Job summary

BG Automotive, the aftermarket division of the British Gaskets Group, is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to join our growing team at Swindon Head Office. You will analyse historical sales, calculate stock levels and maintain stock availability across product ranges, with end-to-end stock control including orders and replenishment. The role requires experience with UK/European/Far East suppliers and strong Excel skills for forecasting."

Qualifications

• Experience in a supply chain planning role dealing with UK, European and Far East suppliers.
• Confident Excel user.
• Experience in managing end of life cycle and obsolete inventory.
• Experience of managing a large depth of SKUs (3000+).

Responsibilities

• Monitoring stock levels.
• Placing orders with suppliers, managing time frames and KPIs.
• Forecasting stock requirements in line with the company budget.
• Effective communication with internal teams and suppliers.
• Identifying and resolving supply chain issues efficiently.
• Monitoring stock performance and product availability.
• Support the implementation of processes and procedures to optimize stock holding.
• Making recommendations and adjusting inventory controls to adapt to latest trends.
• Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth flow of information and resources.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Job description

Supply Chain Planner

Job description & Person Specification

BG Automotive is the aftermarket division of the British Gaskets Group. We are a world leading original equipment gasket and engine component manufacturer and distributor to many of the world's vehicle and industrial factories. BGA is a young, energetic, and vibrant company with its sights set firmly on growth for the next 25 years.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Supply Chain Planner to join our continually expanding international company, working in the Supply Chain Department based in our Swindon Head Office.

As the Supply Chain Planner, you will utilize historical sales information and be responsible for calculating required stock levels of all product ranges. Maintaining and improving stock availability. The role involves managing all aspects of stock control, including order processing and replenishment. The role is also responsible for developing the forecasting of products through analysing previous sales.

To be successful in this role you will need to have experience in a supply chain planning role dealing with UK, European and Far East suppliers.

General duties will include:

• Monitoring stock levels
• Placing orders with suppliers, managing time frames and KPIs
• Forecasting stock requirements in line with the company budget
• Effective communication with internal teams and suppliers
• Identifying and resolving supply chain issues efficiently
• Monitoring stock performance and product availability
• Support the Implementation of processes and procedures to optimize stock holding
• Making recommendations and adjusting inventory controls to adapt to latest trends
• working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth flow of information and resources
• Any additional supply chain functionality to support team members or department requirements

Training & Experience - Essential

• Previous Demand Planner/Supply planner experience
• Stock control
• Confident excel user
• Experience in managing end of life cycle and obsolete inventory
• Experience of managing a large depth of SKU's (3000+)

Training & Experience - Desirable

• Experience within the automotive sector

Knowledge & Personal skills - Essential

• Knowledge of forecasting tools
• Highly motivated, confident and enthusiastic
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to analyse and evaluate data
• Strong analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Attention to detail

What We Offer You:

• Competitive Salary: We're open to tailoring the job offer to fit your skills and experience.
• Environment: Work from our modern Swindon offices.
• Growth Opportunities: Be part of an ambitious, fast-growing company.
• Supportive Team: Join a close-knit group that values fresh ideas, innovation, and teamwork.
• Workplace pension
• On-site parking, Drinks & Fruit complimentary, Service gifts for 5,10,15 plus years, Increased holiday for long service